My name is Amir, and I am fundraising to cover the overwhelming medical debt I incurred after my father suffered a sudden, life‑threatening brain hemorrhage while visiting me in Canada.

Three weeks after arriving in North Vancouver, my father collapsed and was rushed to Lions Gate Hospital for emergency brain surgery. Doctors told me that without immediate intervention, he would not survive. Because he was visiting Canada without medical insurance, I accepted full financial responsibility so the surgery could proceed immediately.

Thanks to the incredible medical team, my father survived and eventually recovered enough to return home. However, I have been left with medical bills far beyond my financial capacity. Despite months of negotiations and payment arrangements, I now face a total medical debt of $121,421 CAD, broken down as follows:

• Hospital bill: $75,041 CAD

• Surgeon bill: $25,729 CAD

• Anesthesia bill: $20,651 CAD

I am the sole income earner in my household, and my wife is currently unemployed. I have tried every possible avenue to manage this debt, but I cannot meet these obligations on my current income. The surgeon’s office has now warned that my account may be sent to collections.

I am turning to my community for help during this extremely difficult time. Any contribution — no matter the amount — will directly reduce the medical debt that I am struggling to carry alone. Your support will help me protect my family from financial collapse and continue rebuilding after this unexpected medical emergency.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story, and thank you for any support you are able to offer. It means more than I can express.